CHIANG MAI & DOI INTHANON · ON FOOT
The trails worth the airfare.
The 15 most popular chiang mai & doi inthanon hikes. The trails that draw the most hikers, with the distance, the time on your feet, the cost and who guides them.
A full 11-hour Doi Inthanon day trip from Chiang Mai, with the Kew Mae Pan hike, Twin Pagodas, hilltribe stops, and Wachirathan Waterfall.
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Hike through Chiang Mai’s forests to Wat Pha Lat, then visit Doi Suthep for golden stupa views, with sunrise or sunset options.
Hike Chiang Mai’s Monk’s Trail to Wat Pha Lat and climb Doi Suthep’s dragon staircase with pickup, a guide, and water.
“Wonderful tour to Doi Suthep Temple, and a fun easy hike at Wat Pha Lat. our tour guide was Jane and she gave a lot of great information about the history of the temple. Weather was perfect in the morning, slightly cooler. We also got a perfect view of the sunrise.”
Ethical elephant sanctuary in Chiang Mai, a hike in Doi Inthanon, Twin Pagodas, plus Karen coffee and Pad Thai in one packed day.
Hike to jungle Wat Pha Lat via the Monk’s Trail, then visit gold Doi Suthep and its panoramic city views.
“It was so much fun! The tour guide was so knowledgeable and answered all the questions we had which was a big plus!”
A small-group jungle hike from Chiang Mai to Doi Saket with an expert guide, jungle lunch, and a hidden waterfall shower in the forest.
Hike through Doi Suthep National Park, then blast downhill by mountain bike to Huay Tueng Thao, with small-group guides and Thai meals.
“Completed the hike and downhill mountain bike in January 2025. I am an experienced hiker and novice mountain biker. The hike had interesting sections, especially at the start, while the higher elevation (thus cooler temperatures) and lack oRead more”
7-hour Chiang Mai Doi Suthep jungle hike with monk trails, Wat Suthep temples, and a Doi Pui hill-tribe village stop.
“The hike was more challenging than expected but nonetheless worth it. I would say it is more of a intermediate hike followed by 2 lovely spots to grab lunch.”
A tough Chiang Mai hike-and-bike from Doi Pui to Huay Tung Tao: jungle climb, hard downhill, and a refreshing lake swim.
“Everything from start to finish up my trip was excellent and exceeded expectations! From the beautiful viewpoints to the amazing trick through the jungle, my God was friendly and funny throughout the whole trip! Absolutely love the downhill mountain biking portion really capped off an amazing adventure!”
A 9-hour Chiang Mai day trip to Doi Inthanon: rainforest trails, twin royal pagodas, rice terraces hike, Karen village coffee, and included lunch.
Chiang Mai Doi Inthanon day tour: twin pagodas, Wachirathan waterfall, highest point views, and a 2-hour Kew Mae Pan hike plus hill-tribe markets.
“My wife and I had a great time with this day tour. Our guide, Nina, was also very approachable and professional. The twin pagodas were very serene while the Kew Mae Pan trail was undulating nad scenic! I’d recommend this for anyone who is visiting Doi Inthanon for the first time!”
One-day Chiang Mai trip to an ethical elephant sanctuary and Doi Inthanon’s peak, pagodas, jungle trek, and mountain coffee.
“This daytrip from Chiang Mai was worth every penny and getting to meet elefants will be a memory for a lifetime. Trekking in the dense montane forest of Doi Inthanon National Park was also a thrilling experience. Amazing nature! Our guide was very knowledgeable and helpful, he really gave it all and gave us a…”
One-day Doi Inthanon trek with the Kew Mae Pan Nature Trail, top viewpoints, pagodas, Hmong market, and Vachiratharn Waterfall.
Hike jungle trails, raft by bamboo, and meet elephants at Chiang Mai Elephant Home with small-group guides, lunch, and hotel pickup.
“We arrived in the morning and Limbo welcomed us and took care of us all day long taking pictures and explaining everything with detail. The elephants were kept in very good condition and had a lot of space to stay and food to eat. ThRead more”
Chiang Mai day trip with a no-riding elephant sanctuary, Doi Inthanon viewpoints, a waterfall stop, and hill-tribe culture.
“Amazing experience! The sanctuary is located in a very charming place and elephants are treated with respect and care, we fed them and observed them in their natural environment. For the hike, the weather was very bad so it was advised not to hike as it can be dangerous as the trail is very slippery.…”
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